as in embodies
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personifies
Perhaps no player better personifies that path than Isaac Paredes, who does not have a defensive position on Houston’s current roster and may flirt with a $10 million salary during his third trip through the arbitration process.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifies
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Serve the puffs warm and filled with pimiento cheese for an unforgettable party snack that embodies true Southern hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Danjiang Bridge is a sweeping, asymmetrical form that embodies the late architect’s signature style – fluid, organic, and futuristic.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.—
Scott Peters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Personifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifies. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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